Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left hospital against doctor’s orders to support a contentious budget law that passed with one vote, averting a parliamentary crisis. The bill, which regulates company dividends and taxes, had been blocked by right-wing parties over disagreements with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Netanyahu’s presence proved decisive in securing the bill’s passage. However, tensions between Netanyahu and Smotrich remain high, with both leaders trading blame for Netanyahu’s decision to leave hospital. Smotrich accused Netanyahu of being “hurt” by his actions, while Netanyahu claimed that Smotrich had refused to negotiate.
A spokesperson for the Hadassah Medical Center confirmed that Netanyahu had left the hospital despite medical staff’s objections. The incident highlights divisions within Israel’s government and comes as Netanyahu faces a critical moment in the country’s history.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/31/middleeast/netanyahu-hospital-prostate-budget-bill-intl-latam/index.html